Rudolf Desch
(1911-1997)

German composer – Rudolf Desch was born in Bockenau (Municipality of Germany) on August 1st, 1911 and died in Bad Sobernheim (Municipality of Germany) on February 15th, 1997 at the age of 85. Today Rudolf Desch would be 112 years old.

Age

how old was Rudolf Desch when he died?

Rudolf Desch died in 1997 at the age of 85.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 1st, 1911 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Bockenau Municipality of Germany
Death Date	February 15th, 1997 (Saturday)
Death place	Bad Sobernheim Municipality of Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Rudolf Desch

Birthday

When was Rudolf Desch born?

Rudolf Desch was born on August 1st, 1911.

Death

When did Rudolf Desch die?

Rudolf Desch died on February 15th, 1997 at the age of 85 in Bad Sobernheim (Municipality of Germany). Today Rudolf Desch would be 112 years old.